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How far is Svolvær from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 6540 miles / 10525 kilometers / 5683 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Johannesburg to Svolvær

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Svolvær. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6539.987 miles
  • 10525.088 kilometers
  • 5683.093 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6558.142 miles
  • 10554.306 kilometers
  • 5698.870 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 12 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Svolvær generates about 791 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 791 kilograms equals 1 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination Svolvær Airport, Helle
City: Svolvær
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVJ
ICAO Code: ENSH
Coordinates: 68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E